Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict fined for hit on Broncos' Andy Janovich

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Former Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett (29) fights to break free from Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) during the second half of play on October 26, 2014 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. File photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo

The NFL deemed that Burfict lowered his helmet on the hit on Janovich, and that play resulted in the 13th time that the league has disciplined the linebacker -- whether it be via fine or suspension.

Burfict was suspended for the first three games of the 2016 and 2017 seasons for illegal hits. He was banned for the first four contests of this campaign following a violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.

Burfict's most infamous transgression was a hit to the head of Brown in a 2015 wild-card game, resulting in a personal foul that helped the Steelers drive for a game-winning field goal. That led to a three-game ban to start the 2016 season.

The 6-foot-1, 255-pound Burfict sustained a concussion during the Broncos game and has been declared out for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Burfict, who has 31 tackles in six games this season, has recorded 602 tackles, 8.5 sacks and five interceptions in 74 career contests with the Bengals.